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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.59, 14,301.81 and 2,871.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.59, 14,301.81 and 2,871.07 is: 4,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.59 : 14,301.81 = 2,871.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.59/14,301.81 = 2,871.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.59x = 14,301.81 × 2,871.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.59x = 41,061,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061,497.64/9,534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.58

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